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FG05 RNO

2005 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,928 mi
Last recorded88,928 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 RNO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 88,928 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer and offside rear outer sills corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2020 80,256 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 74,896 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 71,912 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 70,403 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 70,383 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 70,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 65,735 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2015 65,735 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 62,254 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 57,654 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 57,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 52,418 miles

both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Fail 25 Feb 2012 52,418 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Pass 19 Feb 2011 49,315 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 49,218 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Mar 2010 43,583 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 43,583 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 37,925 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 31,084 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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FG05 RNO is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 73,301 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG05 RNO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus IS200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FG05 RNO is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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